i never tried vs i never try

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I never tried' is the past simple tense, indicating that the action of trying never occurred in the past. 'I never try' is the present simple tense, indicating that the action of trying never occurs in general or habitually.

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i never tried

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the past simple tense, indicating that the action of trying never occurred in the past.

This phrase is used to express that the action of trying did not happen at any point in the past. It refers to a specific time or times in the past when trying did not occur.

Examples:

I never tried sushi before, but I loved it when I finally did.
She never tried skydiving because she was afraid of heights.

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I never tried to get to know her.
Exactly. That's because I never tried anything else.
I never tried to take him away.
I never tried to deny it.
I never tried to even help the kid.
I never tried to top meself.
I never tried to attain anything by myself.
I never tried to put anyone down.
He always hated me, I never tried to replace his mother...
I never tried to explain it to anybody before.
I never tried to attract men with it.
No, I never tried to kill you.
Anyway. I never tried it.
I never tried to swim to Fort Sumter.
That's why I never tried to kiss you.
I never tried to play jazz myself.
I never tried to pretend that I was anything else.
I never tried throughout my life to do something scandalous.
I never tried to be a real jazz pianist, but I had to do it because of the composing.
I never tried to control Natalie,

Alternatives:

I have never tried
I didn't try
I had never tried
I never attempted

i never try

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the present simple tense, indicating that the action of trying never occurs in general or habitually.

This phrase is used to express that the action of trying does not happen in general or habitually. It refers to a continuous state of not trying.

Examples:

I never try to argue with him because it always ends in a fight.
She never tries to cook because she prefers eating out.

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I think you all know that, so I never try to propagate.
If someone shows an interest in Buddhism, sometimes I feel happy; but I never try to propagate Buddhism.
No, I never try to fit in.
I never try to make enemies.
I never try scosciato to sell my books.
I never try to push products unto other people.
I never try to be like anybody else when I write.
I have like my favorite ones, but I never try to limit myself.
I never try to belong to a specific area, even if more than once the band has been adopted, temporarly, by some "areas".
Mr. Mark Hoppus I never try to be a bother but I do have a couple questions out of curiosity for you. 1.
If I never try it. how will I learn?
Everything I've experienced in my life, what I see in the world. I never try to limit myself in any way. I don't focus much on traditional tattoo techniques and other stuff.
who can tell me if better pods or capsules?!! are intrigued by the waffles but I never try! (Translated)
I never try to give judgments; first I prefer to understand the circumstances, the facts... she said.
That I never like to go out anymore, that I never try, do, or eat anything new.
I never try anything...
Listen, I never try to kid reporters.
I never try to understand.
Everything I've experienced in my life, what I see in the world. I never try to limit myself in any way.
Mr. Mark Hoppus I never try to be a bother but I do have a couple questions out of curiosity for you. 1. Is the Cereal Killers album/ music with Matt Skiba still happening?

Alternatives:

I don't try
I never attempt
I avoid trying
I refrain from trying

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